Travel Registered Nurse - Pediatric Cardiac ICU
Omaha, Nebraska
Children's Hospital & Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements & Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience required
• Cardiac ICU experience and pediatric experience preferred
• Unit accepts first-time travelers
• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Unit & Patient Details

• Average daily census: 21 patients
• Unit beds: 32
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2
• Patient Diagnoses include:

  • Post-op open heart surgery
  • Single ventricles
  • Complex cardiac anatomy/physiology
  • Heart transplant
  • Heart failure
• Special Procedures/Unit Details:

  • Invasive cardiac monitoring (CVP, ART, RA, etc.)
  • ECMO & CRRT exposure or experience preferred
  • Use of vasopressors, cardiac and sedation drips

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year criminal check (covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
  • HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
  • Education verification (transcript or diploma acceptable)
  • State-specific registry checks (Nebraska DHHS Adult & Child Services Registry)
• Certifications verification within 30 days of start:

  • ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • Tech Certification
  • State RN License
  • NURSYS verification
• Competency exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (80% or higher required)
  • Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
  • Unit Competency Exam
• Facility-specific forms:

  • Cognito Form (must be completed at least 6 business days before start)
  • Flu Declination Form (if applicable)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam completed within 12 months prior to start (by MD, DO, PA, NP, or APRN)
• Fit mask test within 12 months prior to start (specific mask types required)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) vaccine required
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (Qgold, Tspot, or 2-step PPD)
  • TB questionnaire if past positive TB test (within 6 weeks of start)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; boosters required if low/equivocal titer
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer or completed vaccine series required (no declinations allowed)
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines, positive titer, or history of disease; boosters if low/equivocal titer
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen including THC within 12 months prior to start
• Seasonal flu vaccine required for new starts beginning 10/1/2025 or approved exemption on file by 11/30/2025

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references within 2 years of start
• Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually)

This position offers a specialized pediatric cardiac ICU experience with a focus on complex cardiac cases and advanced monitoring and therapies. Candidates must meet strict compliance, certification, and health requirements to qualify.